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How to fix healthcare with the single stroke of a pen

Employee Benefit News

By banning network restrictions and removing harmful incentives, we can restore fairness, lower costs and ensure that every American has access to the care they need.

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Can Employees Donate PTO? How to Create a Leave Donation Program

Patriot Software

When it comes to running a business, youre constantly looking for new ways to boost employee morale and increase employee retention. One solution? Letting employees donate PTO by creating a leave donation program. But, what is leave donation, exactly? And, how does it work when it comes to taxes? What is leave donation?

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10 US cities with the highest and lowest percentage of remote workers

Employee Benefit News

Arlington, Virginia, has the highest percentage of remote workers, according to a study from Fullstack Academy.

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Budget-Busting Employee Benefits Strategy guide - Thank you

Sodexo Engage

Budget-Busting Employee Benefits Strategy guide - Thank you daniel.rhodes Mon, 03/03/2025 - 10:01 Thank you for downloading our guide. Download your Budget-Busting Employee Benefits Strategy here.

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The Great Disruption: Leveraging AI To Better Your Benefits Strategy

Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC

The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.

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This company attributes their low turnover rate to a 'culture interview'

Employee Benefit News

The key to keeping workforces motivated and productive is prioritizing company culture above all else.

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Conducting an employee benefits survey: Questions to ask workers

Higginbotham

If you want to know what benefits your employees need and how your company can better support them, just ask. An employee benefits survey can be a good way to gain insights as a company fine tunes its benefits strategy. But, to gather the information you need, its important to ask the right questions. What is an employee benefits satisfaction survey?

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How HR can unlock Social Security Fairness Act benefits for employees

HR Digest

For decades, the nations public sector workers have borne the quiet indignity of reduced Social Security benefits. Arcane rules like the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) slashed their Social Security checks. All that changed on January 5, 2025 when the current administration signed the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) into law.

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Choosing the right fuel card: 10 tips

WEX Inc.

Whether you’re a small business with a few vehicles or a large operation with hundreds or thousands in your fleet, choosing the right fuel card is important. This is because a good fuel card brings significant daily, weekly, monthly and yearly savings. Even if your business only purchases a few hundred gallons of fuel per month, you’re eligible for discounts and rebates.

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Monthly Research Recap | February 2025

3Sixty Insights

Upcoming Events: Unit4 Webinar: The Big Talent Conundrum | March 19th @ 11am Eastern This Unit4 webinar, “The Big Talent Conundrum”, explores the challenges organizations face in attracting, retaining, and developing talent in today’s evolving workforce landscape. Scheduled for March 19, 2025, this session will provide insights into modern talent strategies, the role of technology in workforce management, and best practices for overcoming key HR challenges.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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How FNBO and WEX are delivering simple, sophisticated payment solutions

WEX Inc.

For more than 167 years, FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) has built a legacy of trust and service. As one of the largest privately held banks in the U.S., FNBO has always sought to meet the changing needs of their business customers, ensuring they have the tools to grow and thrive. To develop innovative solutions that improve the customer banking experience, FNBO (Member FDIC) partnered with WEX a leader in business payments to deliver a seamless, secure, and scalable payment solution.

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GTM Innovators: Unlocking GTM Success – AI, Behavioral Science & Demand Gen with Sheri Otto

3Sixty Insights

In this episode of GTM Innovators, host Kyle James sits down with Sheri Otto, founder and CEO of Growth Lane Strategies, to explore the evolving role of AI, behavioral science, and demand generation in modern go-to-market (GTM) strategies. As businesses struggle to connect content to revenue, Sheri shares her expert insights on how AI can go beyond just content creation to drive real engagement, improve segmentation, and optimize the customer journey.

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Incentive Theory: Meaning, Psychology, Types & Implementation

Vantage Circle

Recalling my tenure at a tech startup, there came a time when we encountered a challenging phase, with enthusiasm dropping and targets going haywire. Recognizing the need to regain the spark, our organization introduced an incentive program tailored to our team’s interests and aspirations. The transformation that followed was immediate and remarkable, with a surge in productivity and enthusiasm levels.

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UK Government set to ditch ‘right to switch off’ and make concessions on other employment rights

Workplace Insight

The government is set to abandon plans to introduce a legal right for employees to switch off outside working hours, in a move aimed at easing the burden of Labours employment reforms on businesses. The policy was a key element of Sir Keir Starmers pledge to establish a new deal for working people. Although it was not included in the Employment Rights Bill currently passing through Parliament, ministers had previously committed to implementing a right to switch off in the future.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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PA Court Rules on COVID-19 “E-Time” Payments in Workers’ Comp Case

The Workcomp Writer

In a recent Pennsylvania workers compensation case, the states Commonwealth Court ruled that pandemic-related excused time payments, such as Philadelphias E-Time program, do not constitute payments in lieu of compensation under Pennsylvania workers compensation law, absent evidence of an employers intent to accept liability for a work-related injury.

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Employee Engagement Strategy: How PR and Marketing Agencies Foster Workplace Success

Hppy

Employees are a company’s most important asset, regardless of every other factor. These people play a very important role in promoting an organisation’s success. Employers must go the extra mile to create a workplace environment where employees can thrive. A proper workplace environment is where an employee has the motivation to work hard for a purpose.

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What Is Garden Leave? A Guide for Employers

HR Lineup

When an employee resigns or is terminated, employers must decide how to handle their notice period. One option is garden leave , a practice where an employee remains on the payroll but is not required to work during their notice period. This approach is commonly used in industries where protecting company information, client relationships, and intellectual property is crucial.

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How to Strike a Balance Between Innovation and Tradition: Effective Employee Engagement

Hppy

It seems as if every article discussing employee communications focuses solely on the latest digital trends. While these solutions are obviously effective, what about traditional methods? The most efficient workplaces have learned to straddle the fence in terms of both approaches. In other words, classic engagement strategies should never be completely replaced by their 21st century counterparts.

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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Mastering the Exit Interview: Best Practices for Employers

Professionals Alternative

Employee turnover is an inevitable part of any business, but how you handle an employees departure can impact your companys long-term success. One of the most effective ways to gain valuable insights from a departing employee is through a one-on-one exit interview. When conducted properly, an exit interview provides crucial feedback that can help organizations improve employee retention , workplace culture, and overall operations moving forward.

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DevOps in HR: Can Automation Improve Employee Onboarding and Retention?

Hppy

The 21 st -century workplace is a competitive environment both for employees and employers. HR departments now prioritize employee onboarding and retention, aiming to reach bigger and better numbers every quarter. This is where DevOps comes in to save the day. Conventional onboarding methods require extensive paperwork, manual approval procedures,and broken processes that invite inefficiency and negatively affect the employee experience.

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Skype alternatives for HR to keep remote teams linked in 2025

HR Digest

Microsofts Skype shutdown announcement last week sent a shudder through offices worldwide. Skype, the creaky granddaddy of video calls, with go out after 22 years of glitchy glory. For HR professionals, this isnt a random tech hiccup, its a wake-up call to find the next best video chat apps. Weve seen posts on LinkedIn and X ablaze with Skypes discontinued, what alternatives to go for?.

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Young men and boys lagging behind female contemporaries in pay and other ways

Workplace Insight

Young women are now consistently out-earning their male counterparts for the first time, according to a new report that warns of a growing crisis among young men. The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) think tank has published findings showing that women aged 16 to 24 in both white-collar and blue-collar jobs are earning nearly 10 percent more than men of the same age.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.